President of the Republic of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, will pay a three-day official visit to Ghana from July 28 to 30 at the invitation of President John Dramani Mahama.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency, President Oligui Nguema will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising government ministers, senior officials and members of the Gabonese business community.

The visit is expected to further strengthen the longstanding relations between Ghana and Gabon.

As part of the programme, Presidents Mahama and Oligui Nguema will hold a tête-à-tête meeting before proceeding to official bilateral talks at the Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, July 28.

The discussions will review the current state of bilateral relations and explore opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas including political and diplomatic consultations, trade and investment, mining, energy, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, maritime affairs, transport, tourism, education, health, defence and security, environmental protection, climate action and people-to-people exchanges.

The Presidency said the two leaders are also expected to reaffirm their shared commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and promoting sustainable economic development for the mutual benefit of the people of Ghana and Gabon.

“The official visit marks another watershed moment in the dynamic bilateral relations between Ghana and Gabon,” the Presidency said in the statement.